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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1905

Page

2

Mollified the Baron tale of two automobiles

Policeman Martin Brown of the First precinct mediated an international auto collision at F and Fourteenth Streets NW involving Baron von Tuyll of the Netherlands Legation and N. W. Burchell. The baron and Burchell agreed to pay for their own repairs and Hoover was not prosecuted after a brief station-house discussion and a warrant for his arrest was withdrawn.

Martin Brown State Department Baron von Tuyll Netherlands Mortimer Hoover Brown Jasut “Amis Martin Roover Fifteenth Street Burchell Netherlands Legation Wi Burchell Hogver Wan Fourteenth Hoover Vun Tayll Baren New Willard Hotel Massachusetts Taron Polceman Jfoeser Hearst-Sullivan House of Representatives George Wo Beavirs Post-office Milfurdell

Pups Stage The Princess at Holy Cross Academy

Pups from Holy Cross Academy presented an outdoor production of The Princess by Alfred Lord Tennyson on the school lawn in Massausetts avenue. Students in 1905 wore period costumes while musicians accompanied songs and harp. Dr Egan praised the effort highlighting love over intellect and the value of women’s contributions beyond marriage.

Tennyson Holy Cross Academy Massausetts Avenue Cluly Cross Academy Lord Tenrvaets Maurice 1 Catholic University Mary Pryche Blanche Katharine Byrom Messa Lady Blanche Gertrude da Carmel Egan Prince Nomiekertan Cyril Adea May Catherine Moriarty King Gama Tarhe Ida Cora Colford Ipse Helen Cleary Agnes Hamilton May Conco Fare Jones Theudowla Conroy Lady Paurice Puy'ly Anna Manning Lolita Hernandez Elizabeth Catch Agnew Downey Louisa Brioker Tae Mavs Vlanche Lupila Anea Quackenbash Okla Harriet Emery Gellie Erbel Mathews Misa M D Toole Sweet J. Karns Br, Clarke J M.leech G Murphy M. Kirnhardt Mingy Gertrude Davis Swallow Swallow Mixs Nona O'Brien Egan Lafayette

Chauffeur Cleared In Speed Case On Urgent Medical Run

Charles Van Sicklen, a chauffeur for Henry May, was arraigned in Police Court before Judge Kimball charged with speeding beyond eighteen miles an hour while rushing for a doctor. Police testimony cited a high rate of speed at Twenty second Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Van Sicklen said he acted under orders to fetch Dr Carraichael for a family member’s emergency. The judge, convinced by the life and death necessity, discharged him on personal bonds.

Henry May Charles van Sicklen Kimball Policeman Lawton Twenty-second Street Pennsylvania Avenue Cal Col May Caraichael van Sicklen

Business High School Commencement Planned in Lafayette

The 165 graduates, largest class ever, will receive diplomas at Lafayette Opera House on June 18 with Hon. H. B. F. Macfarland presiding and J. Holdsworth Gordon conferring. Marine Band to perform. address by Henry L. West. The program marks the biggest class since 189? with a strong list of girl graduates and a larger male cohort led by Charles Armbruster and George Lebnbach among others.

Business Lafayette Opera House H. B. F. Macfarland Board of District Commissioners Henry L. West J. Holdsworth Gordon Board of Education Marine Band Gompllow Lulu G. Adame Mabel C. Knlgh Gertrude D. Alexander Katharine B. Arebla Mary V. Harry Elizabeth Beraazin Loules H. Barnes Burneca Black Tuth W Bowie Mary L. Lowe Fruth A Bredeka Eugenia Johnson Marguarite T. Water Lida Johnson Mabel Morris Cohen Edwin P Corbett Pant Cramalia Euwin Daly Hichard Dantela Charles Dean Tamer Simpson Martin F Donohos Irvin B. Smits John Dykes Merrit P. Gauther Baward A. Stotler Fimer ¢ Qui Joseph B. Btein Julian P Green Alfred H. Thomas Fre Ringgold Hart Milton M.thurns Howard J. Keete William J Lenny H. Warner Luther G. Ken Bdwin C. Wood Samuel Farley David Weinstein Arthur L Lanadate Samuel 3. Yoder

Mikado Opera Presented by Lafayette Pupils Under Wilson and Greene

The annual pupil fair last night at Lafayette Theater featured Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado in a well staged costumed performance. Miss Holtzclaw led a talented youth cast with strong singing, and Mr Greene conducted the large amateur company with ease. Next Tuesday a second production of Martha with a different cast will be shown at the same venue. Southern Railway appoints H E Wernicke as assistant land and industrial agent at Washington DC.

Miss Wilson George Bentley W. ¢. Stump H. B, Marston Ethel Holtzclaw Blanche Parry Anna Goldaborough Evelyn Prothingham Charles L. Watson Misa Holtzclaw Battle Perry Goldsborough George Bentley Witt Evelyn Frothingham Katiaha Mr. Greene Milas Wilson Martha

Thousands Attend Children Chorus Festival in Washington

About 4000 filled Convention Hall for a children’s song festival benefiting the Teachers Aid and Annuity Association. A 100 member chorus from district public schools performed with 40 piece orchestra, directed by Misa Alys Bentley. Twenty male sopranos sang Dixie as the ensemble joined in a grand finale with audience rising for America.

Convention Hall Washington Dixie Beneft Aid Misa Alys Bentley H. P. Hoover Frank Byram Milas 3 Root Icith Flrat Misa Bently Keller Roastetter Courtney Santa Lucia the Archer Schumann Vogels Mackenal Gounod Faust Monk Suwanee House Brahms Handel Stirling America Flora Hendley Annie Beers

Reward Offered for Bertie West’s Attacker Near Hebrew Cemetery

Edward Ferguson, a Black man, shot Bertie West who was to marry him soon, leaving her in critical condition at Providence Hospital. A $2,000 reward is posted by Chief Major Sylvester for information on Ferguson’s whereabouts, with 3,000 descriptive circulars and a photo mailed from police HQ. Also notes bids for a new laboratory building, and a Negro laborer’s leg broken at Union Station. Thomas G. Ecton seeks divorce from Henrietta Epton on grounds of infidelity.

Bertie West Edward Ferguson Hamilton Road Hebrew Cemetery Fa Atl Providence Hospital Maj. Sylvester Ferguson Megro William Parker G Street Union Station Camalty Hospital

Hood's Only Hood's Slogan Sparks Community Debate

A concise note from residents highlights a dispute over branding and local identity as supporters insist Hood's must be the sole Hood's. The discussion centers on tradition, confusion with other businesses, and the desire for a clear neighborhood marker.

Baroness Niessen to Stand Trial in Slater Theft Case

Assistant District Attorney Bingham announced that Alice Niessen, identified as Baroness Dewitt-falmo, will not be nolled to press. The case, alleging theft of valuables from Mrs. William A. Slater of 1791 I Street NW, is set for trial within about two weeks. Police Chief Boardman noted her claimed mistake defense is unlikely to sway the proceedings.

Nolle Alice Niessen Bingham Dewitt-falmo William A. Slater I Street Capt Beach Capt. Boardman Cope

Transfers Continue For City and Suburban Rides

Washington Railway and Electric Company and the Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad will resume free transfers to the City and Suburban road today, under a court order delaying the May transfer abolition until June 10. Gen. George H. Harries and attorney J J Darlington explained the slip changes and arrangements for issuance during the suspension period. patrons voiced support for maintaining the transfer system.

George H. Harries Washington Railway and Electric Company Justice Anderson District Supreme Court Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad Company Gen. Harries J. J. Darlington Anderson

Brookland Citizens to Seek Higher Court Over Transfers

The Brookland Citizens Association met at town hall to discuss a transfer injunction and possible appeal. Speakers including John McPhaul, F. A. Harrison, and W. A. Hathaway urged continued legal action with funds ready. some riders were expelled for not paying extra fare, while a streetcar line on one route saw Thursday receipts rise by about $80.

Brookland Brookland Citizens' Association A. F. Kinnan Supreme Court Court of Appeals John McPhaul F. A. Harrison W. A. Hathaway

Weather conditions and forecast from Washington weather office

Weather bulletin from the Weather Bureau in Washington dated Friday June 2 reports a Canadian depression over the Maritime Provinces with general thunderstorms from the Lake region to New England and local systems across the Lower Arkansas Valley Middle South and Northwest. Temperatures below seasonal averages in the Lake region eastward with recent showers. Outlook calls for more showers in the West and Central regions, warmer days in the Lake region, cooler conditions in the Western districts, and fresh winds along coastlines. Local report includes temperatures hourly, precipitation 0.07 inches, 7.9 hours sunshine, and tides in the lakes. Also lists 48 city temperatures and rainfall in a twelve hour summary.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Maritime Provinces Lakai Box Ohio Jey Lake Region Middle Atlantic States New England Arkaran Middle Slope Rocky Mountania Atlantic Staten Rocky Mountains Misenuri Misgtenippi Upper Lake Region Exytern Florida Atlantic States Ofilo Valley Lower Lake Region Weateyn Middle Atlantic Howth Atlantic Noutheast Gulf Coast Lower Lakes Upper Lakes European Grand Banka Mizimmu Bun Raeo Aun Gota Max Asheville N.C Atanta Atlantic City Bismarck N. Jn Boston Muna Bostal Chicago Cincinnati Cheyanne Davenport Iowa Denver Renees City Bittle Rock Ark Marquette Mich Springhela Vicksburg Mise

Novel Electrical Commencement Highlights 97 Grads

Ninety seven graduates from Bliss Electrical School representing thirty three states and territories were honored at the twelfth annual commencement in Carroll Institute Hall. Decorations featured novel electric light arrangements with palms and school pennants. Diplomas were awarded to regular and special night course students. addresses by Hon. William B. Andrews and President Louis Denton Bliss framed the program. A banquet followed at Freund’s with toasts and reflections on education and manual training.

Bliss Eledtrical School Carroll Institute Hall William EB. Andrews Autiler Treasury Department Louis Denton Bliss William BH. Andrews Ralph Arnold EB Dedham Mane Clarence A. Hates Marshalltown Iowa James H. Browne, Jr Duluth Minn Albert Bra Woy Napoleon Ohio Albert W. Bradt Johnetown Arthur R Brooke Brockton Mass Willem G. Myooks Weatminater J. Ashley Brown Toms River Walter Buttd Shaw Okla P. Coale Baltimore Bibert H Edwin W. Craig Lawrence D. Griese Republic Gordon Hikhart Ind P Deming Ernest Dickey Hroomisgburg Ralph A. Duff Poughkeepsie William M. Leonard Washington, D. C Andrew F. Lippincott Philadelphis Clarence E Lush Camden J . Mandeville Ouchy Pes Howard M. Mason Calandalgar Rudolph P. Mayo Ormond Fla J. McCray New Balem Harry C Melutur Decatur Osburn, Jr Capilemana Ferry W. HL. Parker Little Rock Ark George D. Plekjor Smith Center Kang George W. Polson New Britain Cann Ernest Poole Polo Flava A Porter Racer Columbia Herbert G Reed Washington, DC Allen Reynolds Westminster Warnaw Zeno XII Streeter Centralia Mac Stankerd Wiis Tanzery Swift Munele Roy N. Thomas Skangateles Carl G. Thompson Canandaigua Raymond Thompson Vineland N. J W . Thompson South Lee Nhi Chicago Carl E. Ztlgler Hanover Dudley Burgess Prank N Chase Houston Condon John W. Gebert Prestey Grain H. EB. Hopkins H. Mattingly Philip 3. McLean Adolph Schathist D. H. Smith, Jr William J. Williams Washington Freund's Herbert N. Sharry

White House band concert and schedule at the White House

Walter F. Smith leads the United States Marine Band in a summer concert at the White House this evening with a March Salute to Mexico and selections from Wagner and Strauss. The program includes cornet solos and the Star Spangled Banner, followed by a time schedule listing June to September concerts and times. A separate report notes Mary Foley, seven, was accidentally shot in the nose by her sister Agnes at 188 H Street NW. the wound was treated and she recovered.

United States Walter F. Smith White House Mexico Eeeeeeeereys Wagner Bagley Edward B. Liewelly Vienna Strauss Maret Caprice Tudera BO Lo TI P Om Mary Foley Dr White H Street Agnes Foley

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